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I had family, husband and support group! But, I found this site helping me through some of my darkest times. It's amazing when u are experiencing something and someone knows the answer. Or, when you get angry at others for eating something u like. We r here for u!! Send a private message if you have to, but talking/ chatting gets u through it.

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Hi all I have just found this Forum & am I glad to be here !

I have really enjoyed reading some of your posts

This year I have had massive re-gain in weight

Stress drove Me 2 all my old habits

It's not great being here so it's time to do something about it I'm 5 years post op

I'm going to do 5DPT plus I will go for a walk

I have been so depressed its been awful

Will keep u posted with my progress

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Welcome Butterfly and you have come to the right place. We are like a little family here and really better, family can be pretty hard on us sometimes, lol. But we are here for each other no matter if it is a good day or bad. Loads of support and info, And people at all stages of their journey. Jump in, share with us some of your tirals and triumphs I just know you can help us as much as we can help you, Again Welcome

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Welcome Butterfly and you have come to the right place. We are like a little family here and really better' date=' family can be pretty hard on us sometimes, lol. But we are here for each other no matter if it is a good day or bad. Loads of support and info, And people at all stages of their journey. Jump in, share with us some of your tirals and triumphs I just know you can help us as much as we can help you, Again Welcome[/quote']

Thanks Vicki !

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Just had my surgery on da 2nd n every 2hurs I have to get up and walk to prevent bloodclats! Wat I wanna is, is there other ways, or did anyone doctor told them how to prevent it!

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Just had my surgery on da 2nd n every 2hurs I have to get up and walk to prevent bloodclats! Wat I wanna is' date=' is there other ways, or did anyone doctor told them how to prevent it![/quote']

Yep I had to do the same !

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you need to get up and walk around to prevent blood clots....

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Hi, It is very important to walk!! I was non compliant and suffered 3 hospital stays due to infection and pnuemonia. Walking also helps wake up the bowels and keep things moving on the inside. I felt like crap but once I started to comply thing turned for the better immediately. Now I am 6 weeks out and feel fabulous. Good luck.

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